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Black Mirror is a series with significant ups and downs. For every transcendentally uplifting San Junipero or grim masterpiece like White Christmas, there are unsuccessful mystery tales like Hated in the Nation or shallow depictions of the current political landscape like The Waldo Moment. Unfortunately, the series' first foray into interactive entertainment exists near the bottom … Continue reading Black Mirror: Bandersnatch Review | A Flawed Experiment→

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Pairing a crime story with something that resembles the transcendentalist trappings of Ozu isn't the most natural of combinations. However, with Shoplifters Hirokazu Kore-eda pulls off this pairing with such humanistic grace that I can't help but wonder why more stories about criminals don't mirror its empathy. The film presents moral ambiguity and complex characterizations … Continue reading Shoplifters Review | A Compassionate Small-Time Crime Drama→

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Although Yorgos Lanthimos' ostentatious style has led to a mild case of diminishing returns, The Favourite deviates from his previous films while retaining his critical eye for depicting relationships. The result is his best picture yet, a period piece about political machinations, schemes, and twisted love. It's aesthetically brilliant, a moving Rembrandt painting that uses light … Continue reading The Favourite | Review: Real Politik and Toxic Love→

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You know what's cool? The non-stop masterpiece of fight sequence choreography, The Raid: Redemption. You know what else is cool? The Night Comes For Us, another Indonesia action flick that prioritizes innovative brawls, and memorable set-pieces above all else. Its got more than a little bit of common DNA with The Raid, both in terms of influence … Continue reading The Night Comes For Us Review | Martial Arts Meets Grindhouse→

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Ah, what glorious insanity, an expert fusion of art house and schlock. With a distinctive aesthetic, a multifaceted Nic Cage performance, and a distinctive tone, Mandy is a must see for fans of action-horror. It's a great Halloween film, and conveniently is available for streaming alongside its limited release. Check out my full review of … Continue reading Mandy Review | A Hellish Descent Into Camp→